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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.02, 2,965.46 and 516.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.02, 2,965.46 and 516.14 is: 774.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.02 : 2,965.46 = 516.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.02/2,965.46 = 516.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.02x = 2,965.46 × 516.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.02x = 1,530,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,592.52/1,977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.19

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